Newton

[dave]

Gun show last week-end saw a Newton, .256 cal., used but not abused good condition. 800 bucks---suppose thats what they would go for? anyone know?

[RCS]

I would think the first model Newton rifle would be worth more then the second "Buffalo" Newton model. Were the sights mounted on the rear of the bolt and barrel band ?

Newton cartridge family:
22 Newton, 256, 30 Newton Western headstamp, 35 Newton Western headstamp, 33 Newton and 400 Newton. Both the 33 and 400 were not developed into production.

The 256 is easy to make

[dave]

It had a rear barrel mounted open sight, and a front similar to a 03 Springfield, as I remember. The guy said it was the second model but I don't know how much he knew about them, he also said there were only two cartridges developed by Newton. I knew there were more but could not name them so didn't argue the point.

[RCS]

Charles Newton also designed the 22 Savage Hi power around 1911 for the Savage Model 99, later in 1912, he designed the 250-3000, also for the Savage 99. Later there was also a 276 and 280 Newton but not developed